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    USB PCI-E Card - Speed and Drivers?

    I needed more 3.0 ports so I installed a PCI-Express card that into the first PCI slot on my motherboard. The expansion card is powered so I have a power cord plugged into it. Seemed to install as expected and windows took care of the drivers without issue. Plugging drives in they all connected...
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    Editing Video laggy-What Video Card?

    What is a reasonable video card to edit GoPro footage of my family vacations? I was filming in 4K but I immediately dropped it down to 2.7K because I knew playback and editing would be a problem and i'm fine with 2.7K quality. I can stream in VLC for the most part, but if I try to stream and...
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    Router Recommendations? Or Google Wifi/Mesh?

    I want to upgrade my router and was considering this router since people say its fast, tri-band, and its range is very far. The reviews on TP-Link AC3200 seem like it may be a decent single router setup: https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Tri-Band-Archer-C3200/dp/B00YY3XSSA Current Setup...
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    My CPU Vs New CPU's? Worth Upgrading? Intel i7-2700K

    I can use some help with deciding if I should build a new computer. Ever since updating to Windows 10, my computer feels a bit more sluggish, and Video editing can be painful. Are CPU's of today much quicker than the CPU I'm running? I checked some of those CPU comparison sites and it seems...
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    Laser Printer Streaks-Toner Going Bad? Cartridge reach its end of life?

    I have a simple monochrome Brother Laser printer that has been a work horse for over 15000 pages. I've refilled the toner cartridge at least 3-4 times in all those pages. Now for whatever reason if I look at the toner roller the toner is spotty all along and there are lines and areas that...
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    Printer Drivers Update Daily with Win 10, Why?

    Looking at my Windows 10 update history, my Brother Laser printer drivers update every single day. Brother driver update for Brother HL-2170W This driver was provided by Brother for support of Brother HL-2170W Successfully installed on 9/11/2016 Literally every single day this update occurs. I...
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    240GB SSD Recommendations?

    I have a secondary computer that is ready for an SSD Upgrade. The last SSD I bought for my main computer is a PNY and I've been very happy with it. PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5” SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - (SSD7CS1311-240-RB) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019H3B3OW/ Or this drive...
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    Copying SATA to Flash drive on 3.0USB Port too slow?

    I'm copying files from an internal SATA 5900 RPM (I think) drive to a USB flash pen drive on a 3.0USB port and its copying at a steady 6.80 MB/second. Isn't this super slow?
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    Can this old computer run Windows 7 or 10?

    I have an old machine that has been running Windows XP forever. Stable as all hell, but as we all know Windows XP support is dead. Here are the computer specs: Motherboard: Abit IP35E http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127031 CPU: Intel Dual-Core E2160 CPU RAM: 4GB...
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    Repartitioning existing drive? Gparted?

    I have a 4TB drive that is about 1/2 full. Is Gparted still a well functioning free solution? I used to use Partition Magic way back, but I'd rather not spend money on a program since I don't do much repartitioning on a regular basis. My hope is to resize the drive and repartition without...
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    WD RED External to Internal-Reformat? Where did files go?

    Does a Western Digital drive require reformatting after taken out of the external case? I have a WD External that has the WD50EFRX Nas drive inside. I've been using it as an external for many months via USB and its worked great. I decided I want to put this drive into my main computer but...
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    Is this HD a WD RED Drive?

    I have a Western Digital external and I'm trying to figure out what drive is inside without opening the case just yet. The model in CrystalDiskInfo shows as: WD50EFRX-68MYMN1 I don't see much when I search this, but I see 2 possible hints. Western Digital Site talks about RED's and...
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    Is my drive dying? S.M.A.R.T Flagged

    Is my drive dying? The S.M.A.R.T. reporting only shows one issue as : Reallocated Sector Count Current: 199 Worst: 199 Threshold: 144 Raw Values: 000000000001 Does this mean only 1 sector is reallocated? Is this enough of an issue or red flag to no longer trust the drive? It is a Western...
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    Backing up a NAS to my local computer?

    I have a QNAP Nas running a Raid 1 setup and I'm starting to put more and more onto my NAS. While it is redundant, I'd also like to do a local backup to my computer. Anyone know of a way to backup a network or mapped drive in Windows? I use Macrium Reflect and Acronis for drive backups, but...
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    4 Matched Sticks vs buying 2 pair? RAM

    I'm looking to buy 32GB of RAM in 8GB sticks. Price is cheaper if bought in the pair vs a set of 4 all at once. I've always read its best to get a matched batch of RAM versus mixing pairs. Any truth to this? Better to spend little extra and get all 4 in 1 matched pack, or is it common to just...
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    RAM Upgrade to 32GB from 16GB? Recommendations

    I've been running my rig now for a solid few years and was considering upgrading the ram. 16GB usually does it for me, but occasionally when running virtual machines I reach the RAM limit. Here are the specs: Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 CPU: Intel i7-2700K Current...
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    High Power Router Suggestions, or alternative?

    Can anyone recommend a router that puts out a very strong signal? I've had 3 router's (WRT54GL's and Asus) in my house/garage to create a network that spans across the entire house and yard using 3 routers running TomatoUSB, and then using Powerline Adapters to hard wire the 3 together in a...
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    Display Port vs. Mini Display Port vs. HDMI for Monitor?

    Is there any difference in terms of quality when using these different setups? I hooked up my Dell U2415 yesterday and the first cord I grabbed was the Mini Display port. Looks great, but was curious if it makes more sense to use the regular sized Display Port cord, or HDMI instead? Any...
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    Understanding 16:9 vs 16:10, and Pixels

    I'm looking to upgrade my monitors (Dual 1905FP's running at 1280X1024) and am trying to understand what will be a better monitor for my needs. I currently work on my computer and do no gaming at all. I'm mostly in Outlook, Web browsers with web apps, and Office documents. I'm used to running...
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    Monitor recommendations? Eyes are hurting

    I can use some high end monitor recommendations. I recently switched email from XP to Windows 7 and my eyes are dying. I'll share my needs and what I have currently to help you steer recommendations. I've been working off of 2 computers with a dual monitor setup. The monitors are: Dell 1905...
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    HD Warranty-Do you turn them in or destroy them and eat the cost

    How do you all feel about turning in a dead drive with all of your valuable data on it for warranty replacement? I doubt they do anything with the drives, but imagine if they simply throw them out and their employee's took them and recovered data from them. Seems like a huge security loop in the...
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    What software to backup drives? Backing up with Acronis

    Is Acronis still a decent hard drive backup tool? I am still using 2014 because I hated the 2015 layout (Not that I like 2014, I loved the old layouts better). I already know their product has gone down hill, but the 2014 version seems to be decent, but i'm not opposed to trying something...
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    4TB-6TB Hard Drive Recommendations?

    SO my 2+ year old 3TB drive went dead with no warning. Luckily I had it backed up. Looking for hard drive recommendations. I use the drive for active files and mostly storage. Anyone have a drive they recommend? I recall some people having good luck with the Western Digital RED drive, but...
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    New Build Feedback Needed

    So a friend is having a computer built by his tech guy and he asked my opinion. Wanted to get some feedback. He wants a fast machine, does zero gaming, just business stuff so the SSD should pretty much take care of that. Any changes or suggestions appreciated. Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97...
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    Upgrade or Buy New? From 2007

    So i'm trying to decide if I should upgrade my old secondary computer, or just let it die and buy something else. I currently have it running Windows XP and it has been a good machine overall. I run it as a secondary machine to my I7-2700K/16GB machine, so its truly only a secondary machine...
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    GPT or MBR - Windows 7 on SSD- and using Acronis

    So I just installed a fresh copy of Windows 7-64bit on an SSD and I walked through the setup and let the Windows 7 install handle the formatting. It chose GPT. I use Acronis 2014 and I see that to use the "Try & Decide" function it requires MBR. Is there any reason why I should use GPT over...
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    Searching your archives and files?

    I have tons of GB's and TB's of data that I want to index to make it easily searchable. What do you all use for your desktop search? I am running Windows 7 now, and I also use the program Copernic. Was wondering if anyone has a search program that they really like for emails and files.
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    Small Business Server Needed-Which OS or Nas Software?

    I want to set up a simple small business server and can use some help determining what might be the best route. Considering something like FreeNas/Nas4Free, or Windows Server. I currently run Windows 7 on my main computers. Needs: -Share files between computers in the office. Nothing major, and...
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    Older computer hardware

    Do people buy much older computer hardware? I have an old XP2100+ AMD that I had overclocked and it ran like a beast. I still have the computer in my attic and hate to throw it away. Do people actually buy old stuff like this anymore, or should I just donate it or toss it?
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    23"-24" monitor, 16:9 or 16:10?

    Trying to decide what size monitor to buy, and if I should splurge for the 16:10. I've had dual 19" Dell Ultrasharps running 1280X1024 since 2004 and have been very happy with them. So going 16:9 would in theory be same height I've been working on, just wider at 1920X1080. 16:10 will give...
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    Color Laser Printer Recommendations?

    I'm looking to buy a color laser printer. I don't need the scanning or fax capabilities, just straight paper printing with the occasional manual feed item. I currently have a monochrome Brother HL-2170W that's been a dream. No issues, cheap toner refilling that works great, etc. Any decent...
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    Fresh Format on Windows 7-Space Taken?

    Got a 3TB drive on BF that I did a fresh formatting with Windows 7 and the drive has 178MB already used with no files placed on it yet. I know that a 3TB drive isn't a true 3000GB, that's not what I am talking about. This is 178MB of taken space. I don't have this particular drive being...
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    MBR or GPT on a 3TB Drive?

    So I just got a 3TB Seagate Barracuda drive on a Black friday special. Dropped it into my Windows 7 machine and it asks if I want MBR or GPT formatting? I think I read that if I want the drive to show as a full 3TB, I must use GPT? Any benefit to using one over the other? This drive will be...
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    SSD on an older board with no AHCI?

    I have an older setup with the Abit IP35-E and would like to put an SSD drive into it. I just scored a Kingston Hyper S sh103s3 120GB for a great price and want to consider putting it into this machine. I see that this board has an ICH9 chipset which doesn't include RAID/AHCI. I read...
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    Will an SSD Drive work with old Sata and computer?

    I have an old HP computer that I want to drop an SSD drive into. I see that a lot of the SSD drives say Sata II and Sata III. If the board doesn't have this will the drive be backwards compatible? Here is a link to the motherboard in my machine I want to upgrade...
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    NewEgg Black November Deals worth to build a computer?

    Seems like there are some decent deals, like the case that is $35 after rebate, and stuff like that. Worth jumping on these deals or are they nothing worth rushing to build a machine over the weekend? http://promotions.newegg.com/black-november/2012/index.html
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    Build or Buy???? Budget Computer in the Sub $400 range

    I'm looking to buy or build a machine that will mostly be used to remote desktop into a much faster machine over a fast connection at both locations. So this machine doesn't need to be anything crazy, but I want it to have some decent speed in case I want to do some work on it without being...
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    Running an SSD as OS drive 24/7???

    I leave my computer on 24/7, is this a problem with SSD's? I remote into my machine when I am gone so that is why I leave it on 24/7. I just built a new machine and am almost done with it and this question struck me. Was wondering if this is a problem with SSD's, and if it will pose issues.
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    RAID 1 on my Gigabyte motherboard- Need Help

    So I just got my computer setup on this mohterboard with Raid capabilities: GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128498 Anyone know how to go about doing this? I think the board has Marvell raid controller, and maybe an intel one? If I have an SSD for...
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    Windows Experience Index will not run???

    So I just built a machine with quality parts and when I try to run the Windows Experience test to get a rating it states: "The Windows Experience Index for your system could not be computed" "Cannot complete the requested assessment. This system does not have the necessary multi-media...